2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 378 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Caterham | Hudson |
| Model | 7 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
